Luminescence-Based Surface Measurement Technique for Simultaneous Pressure and Temperature Measurements within Non-Oxygen Based Hypersonic Ground Test Facilities

The U.S. Air Force, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposals for the development of a luminescence-based surface measurement technique. This technology is intended for simultaneous pressure and temperature measurements within non-oxygen based hypersonic ground test facilities. This is a total small business set-aside opportunity, requiring proposing firms to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the SBA Company Registry, with submissions managed through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). The response deadline is November 25, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated on a competitive basis, focusing on technical capability and the merit of the approach to achieve the topic objectives. Awarded contracts will require the delivery of a technical volume and a final scientific or technical report, typically within 30 days of completing the Phase I effort. Compliance requirements include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards, CMMC level requirements for safeguarding controlled unclassified information, and strict export control regulations under ITAR and EAR. The contract also incorporates various federal and defense acquisition regulations, including the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program and specific SBIR data rights protections.